Sourcing & Contracts Associate — Entry-Level

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Contract Sourcing Assistant to support drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation while learning sourcing fundamentals under senior team members. The role involves data collection, RFP support, and supplier coordination across multiple stages of the sourcing lifecycle.

You will contribute to process improvements, maintain documentation, and build essential skills in analysis, communication, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid environment with some travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Interest in contract review, sourcing, negotiation, or supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify basic trends.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract drafting, redlining, and document preparation under the direction of senior team members.
• Support negotiation preparation by organizing materials, summarizing information, and capturing discussion points.
• Gather data and basic market insights to support sourcing strategy development.
• Assist in creating and distributing RFPs and collecting supplier responses.
• Coordinate scheduling for supplier meetings, clinical evaluations, and internal discussions.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, workflows, and templates using established tools and systems.
• Support contract maintenance activities by preparing updates, tracking changes, and validating information.
• Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track next steps for internal and supplier discussions.
• Provide general administrative and project support across sourcing activities.
• Build foundational communication and relationship-management skills by interacting professionally with suppliers and internal partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a Contract Sourcing Assistant to support drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation while learning sourcing fundamentals under senior team members. The role involves data collection, RFP support, and supplier coordination across multiple stages of the sourcing lifecycle.

You will contribute to process improvements, maintain documentation, and build essential skills in analysis, communication, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid environment with some travel.